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Writing On The Wall Limited

Also known as: Wow

To alleviate disadvantage by the promotion of creative activities, particularly new writing, through the provision of activities and events, and through the promotion of new media with a view to promoting learning and encouraging new writing.

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Activities & Mission

To alleviate disadvantage by the promotion of creative activities, particularly new writing, through the provision of activities and events, and through the promotion of new media with a view to promoting learning and encouraging new writing.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£411,700
Latest Expenditure
£453,380

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,509
Charitable Activities £728,987
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,859
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £581,072
Raising Funds £0
Governance £1,928
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£411,700
£453,3800 / 21
2024
£810,355
£581,072£581,072£697,959£669,6508 / 10
2023
£536,417
£527,953£527,953£468,676£458,16712 / 20
2022
£694,334
£603,706£603,706£460,212£374,91111 / 16
2021
£671,796
£435,735£435,735£369,584£222,21410 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Writing On The Wall Limited

What does Writing On The Wall Limited do?

To alleviate disadvantage by the promotion of creative activities, particularly new writing, through the provision of activities and events, and through the promotion of new media with a view to promoting learning and encouraging new writing.

How much income did Writing On The Wall Limited report in 2025?

Writing On The Wall Limited reported total income of £412k and reported expenditure of £453k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Writing On The Wall Limited registered as a charity?

Writing On The Wall Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 August 2003 as charity number 1098868. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs Writing On The Wall Limited?

Writing On The Wall Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Writing On The Wall Limited operate?

Writing On The Wall Limited operates across 6 areas, including Knowsley, Lancashire, Liverpool City and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Writing On The Wall Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Writing On The Wall Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1098868.

Details

Address
Toxteth Library
Windsor Street
LIVERPOOL
MERSEYSIDE
L8 1XF
Registration Date
5 August 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3999813
Charity Number
1098868

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Trustees

Dr STUART BORTHWICK
Emeka Onuora
Lisa McMullan
Lloyd Kofi Smith
Lynne Jones
Also governs 1 other charity
Margaret Christina O'Carroll
PENNY FEENY
Susan Oshikanlu

Also Known As

  • Wow

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